Vada Pav

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Vada pav… An Indian style burger which is a popular street food in Mumbai.
The vada is made up of spicy potatoes and pav is a loaf of bread. It is normally served with sweet tamarind chutney and fried green chilies.

Ingredients

6 to 7‏Pav's (loaves of bread)

1/2 cup‏Sweet tamarind chutney

1/2 cup‏Green Chutney

‏Oil for frying

6‏FOR VADA: Large Potatoes(boiled and mashed)

1/4 tsp‏Asafoetida

2‏Green Chili (chopped)

1 tsp‏Garlic (finely chopped)

1/4 tsp‏Turmeric powder

1 tsp‏Mustard seeds

2 tbsp‏Oil

6‏Curry Leaves

1/2 tsp‏Salt

1 cup‏FOR BATTER: Gram Flour

1/4 tsp‏Turmeric powder

1/4 tsp‏Red Chili Powder

‏Salt a big pinch

‏Baking Soda a pinch

1/3 cup‏Water (to make batter)

Directions

Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan and add mustard seeds.

When they start crackling add asafoetida and curry leaves. Stir and saute for 30 seconds on medium heat.

Add green chilies, garlic, turmeric powder and salt. Stir again for few seconds. Turn off the flame.

Lastly add boiled & mashed potatoes and mix well until the mixture is well combined. Let it cool down.